Light bracket



D. M. YAUPP LIGHT BRACKET June 5, 1934.

Filed Aug. 27, 1931 Qnuenfoz LL U U.

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1 o gy Patented June 5, 1934 1,961,186 LIGHT BRACKET Daniel M. Yaupp,Chicago, 111.

Application August 27, 1931, Serial hi0. 559,746

4 Claims.

My invention relates to Christmas tree lights, and more particularly tomeans for mounting or suspending the same from the branches of the tree,and my main object is to provide a bracket for this purpose whichsecures the lights in rigid relation to the branches in connection withthem.

A further object of my invention is to provide a bracket which willexert a secure hold upon the branch to which it is applied, and yet befree to be swung in one or another direction, according to the positionat which the light is to be located.

A still further object of the invention is to secure the light by theagency of the current cords leading thereto providing a double fasteningfor such cords.

Another object of the invention is to fasten the cords of each light atpoints conducive to project the light in a straight line, and to checkthe same from angular motion due to the vibration of the tree or contactwith other objects thereon.

A final and important object of the invention is to construct the samein one piece of wire for easy application.

With the above objects in view, and any others which may suggestthemselves from the description to follow, a better understanding of theinvention may be secured by reference to the accompanying drawing, inwhich Fig. 1 is an elevation of the novel bracket showing itsapplication, and

Fig. 2 is an enlarged perspective view thereof.

It is a familiar fact that in running the cur- I rent cords along thebranches of a Christmas tree in order to place the lights to the bestadvantage, much concern is had whether the cords will be properlysecured and the lights firmly stationed. Often a tug on a pair of cordsto aline them with the course in which they are laid will change theposition of the light as initially placed, or even weaken the fasteningof the cords to the tree branch.

I have intended to depart from these and other defects in connectionwith mounting Christmas tree lights by providing a bracket whichaccomplishes the objects outlined to their fullest extent.

By specific reference to the drawing, 5 denotes a typical Christmas treebranch and 6 the novel bracket which I apply thereto, Figure 1 showingthese parts in full size.

The novel bracket comprises a wire rod 6, one end of which is made witha lateral bend 7 which is returned in lateral spacing and substantialparallelism to form a fiat hook 8. other end of the rod is bent back ina direction similar to the bend 7 and closely wound to produce a coil 9having approximately three turns. As noted in the drawing the rod 6crosses the expanse of the coil at about the center.

In applying the novel bracket to the situation in hand, the first coilis intended to be used as a clamp for the remote portion of the twincurrent cords 10, which lead to the socket 11 of f the light or bulb 12.The second and third turns of the coil are intended to form a clamp forthe tree branch 5. The bend 7 and hook 8 are intended to form a clampfor the twin cords 10 at a point close to the socket 11.

In applying the clamps to the parts mentioned, the initial portion ofthe first turn of the coil 9 is spread somewhat from the balance of thecoil in order to receive between it and the said balance the remoteportion of the cords 10 as shown. Now, the cords are drawn taut andplaced into the clamp form by the bend '7 and hook 8.

Finally the second and third turn of the coil are applied to the treebranch much in the same manner as a key ring to a new key in order tofrictionally receive the branch between the turns named. The material ofthe bracket is wire having an inherent tension, so that the bracketcoils exert a pressure to firmly clamp the branch or other part insertedbetween them.

Ordinarily, the coil runs up on the branch about onehalf way as shown inFigure 1, and while in this position the assembly of the light and clampmay be swung in one or the other direction as indicated by dotted linesin case the angularity of the light is to be changed; yet the bracketwill continue to exert its hold as before. As to the function of thehook clamp 8, it is a simple matter for it to clamp the cords near thesocket 11; however, the clamping of the remote portion of the cords inthe first turn of the coil adjacent to the rod 6or more properly thefirst one-half turn from the rod-anchors the said remote portion instationary condition, so that the cord cannot swing or deviate relativeto the light socket and carry the light away from the desired position.

It is seen that the novel bracket makes the cord connection to the lighta virtually rigid one, so that when the bracket is once fixed on the.tree branch, the leading of the cords from the bracket in one directionor another will not prejudice or otherwise affect the setting of thelight at the origin of the cords.

It is evident that the novel bracket forms a The I simple and highlyefficient device for the purpose contemplated and provides a treefixture, which is both versatile as to adjustment and reliable when set.While the present embodiment and use of the invention are the preferredones, it will be evident that the device may be applied to other artswith equal facility and effect, and I wish to cover the scope of theinvention in all such applications in the appended claims.

I claim:

1. The combination with an electric lamp whose current leads intersect asupport; of a wire coil engaging the support between two of its turns,an extension of the coil alongside the leads, and a hook-terminal forthe extension bent laterally therefrom and receiving the leads at apoint close to the lamp.

2. The structure of claim 1, the extension being a return from one endof the coil to overlie such end along a medial course and continue instraight form beyond the coil.

3. The structure of claim 1, the extension being a return from one endturn of the coil to overlie such end along a medial course, and theleads being engaged between said end turn and the turn adjacent thereto.

4. An article of manufacture comprising a wire coil, a straight lengthreturned from one end thereof to overlie such end along a substantiallymedial course and continue beyond the coil, and 2; terminus for thecontinuation in the form of a lateral bend with a return sectionpositioned spacedly along such bend and forming a U- shaped hook inconjunction with the latter.

DANIEL M. YAUPP.

